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On 20 Sep, 09:56, "Uncle Marvo"
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My neighbour has a lovely big black poplar. Last night a big old
branch dropped out of hte sky and squashed my garden:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1384782...n/photostream/

The inside of the branch is really rotten:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1384782...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1384782...n/photostream/

The pale stuff is nice strong wood, the darker brown is just squishy
goo.

He's a decent chap and immediately accepted responsibility for
clearing up. What I'm worried about is how safe the tree is. There are
plenty more big branches that could fall on me or my kids, and I'm
concerned that the rot might be in other branches.

Any tree experts in the house? What needs to be done now?

Contact the council. They deal with dangerous trees, and it costs
nothing.
Well, it costs someone, but it won't cost *you*.

Do you suggest this even though it's his tree on private property? I
thought it would be a private matter.

Tree Protection Officers have juridiction over all trees, in private and
public spaces.

They can put tree preservation orders on any tree, anywhere, as far as I
know.

Mature, established trees can be preserved and planning applications
rejected to preserve them.

In a conservation area rules are even more strict.
Allegedly you need permission from the TPO before you prune any large tree.

You can (if you feel strongly enough) ask for a tree preservation order on
any tree in your area.
Doesn't mean you will get it, but if you do get it the tree can't be touched
without permission.

Cheers

Dave R